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denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141), busts, imperial busts, Ceres (mythology), iconography, torch (attribute), Obv. DIVA AVG FAVSTINA Bust of the empress turned to the right, in drapery and with hair arranged in a bun on the top of the head. Rv. CONS E C RATIO Ceres stands turned to the right, raising her right hand, holding a torch in the left. Pearl border. 141–161, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome, coin, weight 3.39 g, axis 180°

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_382

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Keywords

denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 busts imperial busts Ceres mythology iconography torch attribute Obv DIVA AVG FAVSTINA Bust empress turned right drapery hair arranged bun top head Rv CONS E C RATIO Ceres stands turned raising right hand holding left Pearl border 141–161 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin weight 3.39 g axis 180° round metal coin worn raised profile person facing showing facial features hair details set uneven flat background coin surface aged areas darker lighter wear rough patches colors visible include shades brown dark brown gray hints greenish patina.